7 Day Samburu and Ol Pejeta Safari
Nairobi – Samburu – Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
Overview
Northern Kenya's rare animals in Samburu, rhinos and chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta, and the lakes of the Rift Valley.
Trip highlights
- Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and gerenuk
- The last northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta
- Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary
Day by day
- Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north past Mount Kenya to Samburu National Reserve for an afternoon game drive.
- Day 2
Samburu
Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, home to elephants, leopards and the special northern species.
- Day 3
Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, crossing the equator on the way.
- Day 4
Ol Pejeta
See black rhinos, visit the northern white rhinos and the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary.
- Day 5
Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha
Drive into the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha.
- Day 6
Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate
A boat ride on the lake and a walk or cycle through Hell's Gate National Park.
- Day 7
Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
A short drive back to Nairobi.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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